First Year Abroad: Tuition, Fees, and Funding

Tuition and Related Costs

These costs represent the total tuition and related costs for one year of undergraduate education at Berklee for students attending First Year Abroad. First Year Abroad is a full-time degree program that lasts for two semesters: fall and spring. Tuition and fees are subject to change.

Required charges and optional charges are charged directly to you on your tuition bill. Indirect costs are an estimate of associated travel and living costs, and vary depending on each student's individual situation and preferences.

Tuition and Fees for the 2018/2019 Academic Year

Tuition DepositThe tuition deposit is credited toward tuition charges in the first semester of attendance. See Paying your Tuition Deposit

Miscellaneous Costs

Passport FeeFee varies depending on the type of service requested and passport country.

$0 - $210

Student Visa FeeFee varies depending on country of citizenship.

$0 - $160

Tuition Insurance

As a supplement to the University Refund Policy, we also offer a Tuition Insurance program through Liberty Mutual Insurance which provides 100% reimbursement of all insured tuition, room and board, and some fees. Coverage includes withdrawal due to illness, injury, mental health issues and other reasons. Visit the Tuition Insurance page to learn more.

Cost of Attendance

The cost of attendance for a student is an estimate of that student’s educational expenses for the period of enrollment.

Cost of attendance for 2018/2019 includes charges billed directly to you by Berklee and indirect costs that go along with attending the college. Your total financial aid (grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study) cannot exceed your total cost of attendance.

Meals (per year)*Depending if you buy your food on your own or get a meal plan at the residence.

$1,400-$2,800

Personal expenses (per year)

$1,410

Transportation (per year)

$2,400

Books (per year)

$474

*Loan fees (per year)

$44

TOTAL COSTS

Total costs (per year)Including required, optional, and indirect charges. *Calculated using an average of housing and meal costs.

$59,981

Required Charges

Required charges include directly billed charges, which include tuition and fees.

Optional Charges

Optional charges are expenses that will appear on your bill, but can be waived.

Indirect Charges

Indirect costs are expenses related to going to college that will not appear on your bill.

Students and families must arrange and pay for all travel to and from Berklee. In addition, students should plan to arrive on campus with sufficient funds to cover the costs of books and incidental expenses. Review the chart for the details on estimated costs of transportation, Federal Stafford Loans, and other items.

For more detailed costs relating to the current academic year, please visit the First Year Abroad Tuition and Fees page.

Financial Aid

Paying for Your Education

All domestic and international applicants to Berklee's full-time degree or diploma programs will be automatically considered for merit-based scholarships through our admissions process.

You and your family begin the process of applying for need-based financial aid at Berklee by completing two forms: the CSS/Financial Aid Profile and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Both applications gather information about your family's financial situation and enable you to be considered for a range of federal, state, and institutional funding.

Complete the CSS Profile

Berklee strongly recommends that U.S. citizens and permanent residents file the CSS Profile for all types of institutional need-based and merit-based aid. Use Berklee's CSS school code—3107—when you complete the CSS Profile at the college board website.

File Your FAFSA

The FAFSA is required for citizens and permanent residents of the United States who wish to apply for federal student aid, including federal grants and loans. Use Berklee's federal school code—002126—when you complete the online application at the Federal Student aid website.

Deadlines

Our FAFSA and CSS Profile deadline are the same as the admissions deadlines:

Early Action is November 1st

Regular Decision is January 15th

Prospective students should not wait for an admissions decision before completing the financial aid process.